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The 1990s drift scene refers to the early days of drifting culture, which originated in Japan in the late 1980s and gained popularity worldwide in the 1990s. Drifting involves intentionally oversteering and losing traction, causing the rear wheels to slide around a corner or curve.

In the 1990s, drifting evolved from an underground street racing scene to a organized motorsport. Key elements of the 90s drift scene include:

– Touge (mountain pass) racing: Drifters would race and drift on narrow, winding mountain roads.
– Bosozoku culture: Japanese car gangs that influenced drifting fashion, music, and style.
– AE86 Toyota Corolla: An iconic car model popular among drifters due to its rear-wheel drive layout and agility.
– Keiichi Tsuchiya: A legendary drifter and “Drift King” who helped popularize the sport.
– D1 Grand Prix: Founded in 2000, this competition series brought drifting into the mainstream.

The 1990s drift scene was characterized by its raw, rebellious spirit, and it paved the way for the global drifting phenomenon we know today.